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disequilibrium

dis·e·qui·lib·ri·um
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-ee-kwuh-lib-ree-uh m, dis-ee-]
    • /dɪsˌi kwəˈlɪb ri əm, ˌdɪs i-/
    • /ˈdɪsekwɪˈlɪbrɪəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-ee-kwuh-lib-ree-uh m, dis-ee-]
    • /dɪsˌi kwəˈlɪb ri əm, ˌdɪs i-/

Definitions of disequilibrium word

  • noun disequilibrium lack of equilibrium; imbalance. 1
  • noun disequilibrium A loss or lack of equilibrium or stability, especially in relation to supply, demand, and prices. 1
  • uncountable noun disequilibrium Disequilibrium is a state in which things are not stable or certain, but are likely to change suddenly. 0
  • noun disequilibrium a loss or absence of equilibrium, esp in an economy 0
  • noun disequilibrium lack or destruction of equilibrium, esp. in the economy 0
  • noun disequilibrium the loss of equilibrium or stability, especially due to an imbalance of forces. 0
See all 6 definitions of disequilibrium

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Origin of disequilibrium

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; dis-1 + equilibrium

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Parts of speech for Disequilibrium

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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disequilibrium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for disequilibrium

noun disequilibrium

  • anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
  • vulnerability — capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon: a vulnerable part of the body.
  • weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
  • fluctuation — continual change from one point or condition to another.
  • uncertainty — the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy: His uncertainty gave impetus to his inquiry.
All 55 Synonyms of disequilibrium

Antonyms for disequilibrium

noun disequilibrium

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • constancy — Constancy is the quality of staying the same even though other things change.
  • soundness — free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart; a sound mind.
  • stability — the state or quality of being stable.
  • steadfastness — fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
All 12 Antonyms of disequilibrium

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